MYO: Glue, Various types

Mix water, syrup and vinegar in small saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Add this mixture slowly to first mixture. Stir constantly. Let stand overnight before using.

Simple Paste Recipe
2 Tbs. Flour
2 T. Warm Water
1/2 tsp powdered alum
2 c. boiling water
2 drops Wintergreen Essential Oil

Dissolve 2 T. flour in 2 T warm water. Pour 2 c. boiling water into mix. Cook 3 min in double boiler. Strain through a wire strainer. Add 1/2 t. of powdered alum Add 2 drops Wintergreen Essential Oil

Store in a tightly covered container.

Works great on various crafts- particularly construction paper, popsicle stick crafts, etc

Decoupage Glue
1 1/2 c. white household glue
1/2 c. warm water

Combine glue with water, Blending well & store tightly covered in bottle or jar.

Use as you would any decoupage glue.

Here are some examples of Jars we’ve made using our decoupage glue:

View the Complete Instructions for this project here.

Personalize a Room with Decoupage Trash Cans

[PAGE]Waterproof or Glass Glue Recipe[/PAGE] If you’re looking for a strong glass glue recipe, look no further. This easy to make glass glue recipe is the best for adhering glass to glass- like in our redneck Wine Glass gag gift idea.

This particular glue recipe is waterproof and works wonderfully to mend china, to glue labels on home canned foods and jellies, or to glue metal to metal. Store glue in a screw capped jar. (A mason jar works great!)

WaterProof (or) Glass Glue

2 packets unflavored gelatin
2 T. cold water
3 T. skim milk
several drops oil of cloves

In a small bowl, sprinkle the packets of gelatin over cold water. Set it aside and allow it soften. In the meantime, Heat milk to boiling point and pour into softened gelatin. (since this is such a small amount, you might want to use a microwave!) Stir until gelatin is dissolved.

Add 3-5 drops of clove oil. Use while still Warm- as it cools it will turn to a gel state. It can still be used and this will not reduce it’s adhesiveness. Simply set the jar in a dish of hot water and it will quickly return to it’s liquid state.

To Use:

Apple a thin layer of the glue on the objects you want glued. Be sure the glue is STILL WARM.

*To Glue decorations on glass jars, such as mason jars, heat the glue to it’s liquid state before using.

*to Glue marbles together or for use on metal to metal use the glue in its gelled state.

Depending on what type of craft you’re creating will depend on which recipe you need. The no-cook version is fairly stable and works great on quickie crafts. If you’re looking for a more durable paste that will last in craft projects for years and is considerably smoother- try the cooked paste recipe.

No Cook Paper Mache Paste:
1/2 c. Flour
1 c. warm water
3 T. Salt

Mix the flour and salt together, stirring well, add the warm water and stir until thick and smooth. The salt is used as a preservative to inhibit mold growth in humid conditions.

Cooked Paper Mache Paste:
1/4 c. Flour
1 1/4 c. water
3 T. Salt

Bring the water to a boil, add salt and flour stirring well. Continue stirring, boiling over medium heat for a few minutes until the mixture is smooth and thick. Remove from heat, cool.

Craft Ideas:
Other craft ideas we’ve done with paper mache paste include:

Plantable Seed Starter Pots in the Garden
Halloween Jason Mask
Halloween Troll Mask

Feel Free to Share your ideas in the comments below!